2009 Cadillac CTS problems and complaints
Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Cadillac CTS. The most-reported areas: Engine (49), Power Train (28), Electrical System (26).
Key takeaways
- 167 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 29% |
| Power Train | 28 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 26 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 13 | 8% |
| Steering | 12 | 7% |
| Suspension | 11 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 5% |
| Structure | 9 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB Later Release | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2009 Cadillac CTS 4-DR. w/SAB Early Release | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-03-13
To whom it may concern, My name is [XXX] . I am writing this correspondence with regard to a purchase of a 2009 Cadillac CTS . I purchased the vehicle for my mother in Missouri December 2022. I reside in California and had the vehicle shipped to California when my mother relocated to California. The vehicle had not b...
Suspension,air Bags,tires - filed 2025-02-11
The contact owns a 2009 Cadillac CTS. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was swaying to the left or the far right without the contact moving the steering wheel. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle was easier to control. The contact stated the traction co...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2024-05-27
Gas leaking from above gas tank took car in for service 5/6/24. they could not duplicate issue on 5/24 engine light comes on. On 5/26/24 code indicated fuel pump issue. Several months before all of this, I would notice a strong gas smell after driving
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.